Dramatic Looks Were Trending at Golden Globes 2025: Ali Wong in Balenciaga, Melissa McCarthy in Christian Siriano and More Dressesthrough the lens of Japanese craftsmanship, workwear aesthetics, and a cult-like following among denimheads, Kapital was founded by Toshikiyo Hirata almost 40 years ago inWhen Hirata passed away last April, his son Kazuhiro Hirata, who joined in 2022 as a designer, took over the family business.
To honor Hirata’s legacy, the brand hosted a runway show titled “Guiding Light” for its latest spring 2025 collection. Characterized as a farewell moment by Kazuhiro Hirata and infusing the collection with wry humor, a model opened the show with a copy of a newspaper with a bold headline that read “The Denim Died!” The collection, heavily influenced by Western wear and retro hip-hop styles, put Kapital’s intricate denim craftsmanship on full display and was soundtracked by funky city pop.
In the fashion sector — in addition to Kapital — L Catterton has also invested in Birkenstock, Etro, Gentle Monster, Charles & Keith, Everlane, Ganni and GXG. Fueled by lifestyle preferences and increasing interested in niche styles, LVMH Ventures, the venture capital arm of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, has recently acquired a minority stake in the Scandivanian cult label Our Legacy and DB, a Norwegian luggage brand.